The Ducks have consistently dominated this year. Many a college football pundit are asking if they have any weaknesses.

Oregon enters ESPN College GameDay's game du semaine ranked second in the nation in total offense and scoring despite not having De'Anthony Thomas the last four games (he injured his right ankle on the opening kickoff of the Ducks' Sept. 28 game against Cal). Thomas has said he will play Saturday. The Ducks will need him against this defense, easily the toughest UO has faced this season. Led by Anthony Barr and Eric Kendricks, the Bruins' front seven could challenge the Ducks in the same ways Stanford's did last year.

UCLA's offense was rolling until it ran into the Cardinal last week. Brett Hundley is a great quarterback, but he's prone to throwing picks under pressure, and Oregon's secondary is among the best in the country. The Bruins' ability to run the ball will be crucial for them.

As daunting as Oregon can be at home, the Ducks suffered a late-season upset at Autzen Stadium the last two years. The Bruins have the right pieces to beat them, but they'll need far too many breaks to keep Oregon's offense down.

Prediction: Oregon 44, UCLA 23

Utah (4-3, 1-3) at USC (4-3, 1-2)

2 p.

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USC by 7

It's a big game for both teams who are two wins from becoming bowl eligible.

Utah's offense versus USC's defense will be fun to watch. I'd like to think the Utes are better equipped to handle the Trojans' offense since they derailed Stanford's two weeks ago. USC was a mess against Notre Dame last week and lost All-America receiver Marqise Lee, who reinjured his left knee.

I picked the Utes to lose at Arizona last week because they weren't ready to win a tight game on the road. This time I think they are.

Prediction: Utah 27, USC 19

Arizona (4-2, 1-2) at Colorado (3-3, 0-3)

6 p.m., Saturday

Arizona by 14

The big question is, can the Buffs stop Ka'Deem Carey? The Arizona running back torched them for a conference-record 366 rushing yards and five touchdowns last year. As if Carey's not enough to worry about, the Wildcats learned how to throw the ball the last two weeks. Arizona quarterback B.J. Denker broke out in the second half against USC on Oct. 10 and stayed hot last week against Utah.

Colorado has also made some headway in the passing department with freshman quarterback Sefo Liufau. The Wildcats will have Paul Richardson in brackets the entire game, so the Buffs need to establish the run early and control the tempo.

It's a night game at Folsom Field and homecoming week at CU, so there might be some magic in the air for coach Mike MacIntyre's "Flood Brothers." The Buffs could keep it close, but beating the Wildcats seems out of their reach.

Prediction: Arizona 41, Colorado 20

No. 6 Stanford (6-1, 4-1) at No. 25 Oregon State (6-1, 4-0)

8:30 p.m., Saturday

Stanford by 4½

Many view this as the real game of the week and for good reason -- a night game at Reser Stadium is always dangerous for away teams.

Oregon State matches up well with Stanford on both sides of the ball. Rushing against the Cardinal's front seven will be a tall order, but the Beavers can certainly challenge Stanford's secondary with Sean Mannion and Brandin Cooks, the top QB-WR combination in the country.

After a letdown at Utah two weeks ago, Stanford got back to imposing its will offensively against UCLA last week behind Tyler Gaffney, who rushed for 171 yards and two touchdowns. The Cardinal should have no trouble moving the ball against Oregon State. The Beavers can trade scores, however.

I see this becoming a shootout. Had the Cardinal not lost at Utah and learned its lesson about showing up every week, I'd pick the Beavers.

Prediction: Stanford 36, Oregon State 30

California (1-6, 0-4) at Washington (4-3, 1-3)

9 p.m., Saturday

Washington by 25

How interesting is this matchup all of a sudden?

It could come down to which Washington team shows up; the one that lost to Stanford by three and challenged Oregon for three quarters, or the one that got embarrassed 53-24 at Arizona State last week. I don't think it matters. Washington is much more talented than Cal, and the Bears are a mess at almost every position.

If Steve Sarkisian wants his seat to cool down, his Huskies better show up.